Project Manager - Land Port of Entry

Jacobs Engineering Ireland; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Project Manager for the new construction of a Land Port of Entry in Douglas, Arizona. The role demands strong communication, construction law knowledge, and 5-10 years of experience in managing substantial construction projects. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture. The position requires responsiveness to the GSA project team and the capability to conduct inspections and manage project scheduling.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-10 years of construction management experience.
• Experience managing projects over $50 million.
• Strong working knowledge of building systems and project delivery methods.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with team and management.
• Interpret construction contract drawings and specifications.
• Conduct inspections to resolve construction project issues.

Skills

Effective communication

Construction contract law knowledge

Project scheduling software proficiency

Report writing

Inspection experience

Construction practices knowledge

Budgeting and scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture

Tools

Prolog Manager

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Kahua

Job description

Overview

At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted so we can shape imaginative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. If you’re interested in a long and rewarding career working with the industry’s best and most creative engineers, then Jacobs is where you belong. We are looking for a passionate and client-focused Project Manager for the new construction of a Land Port of Entry (LPOE) project in Douglas, Arizona.

The Project Manager will work closely with the GSA team during all phases of the project and must also possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the following functions:

Responsibilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally, and in writing. Experience in preparing written reports, correspondence, and in briefing clients and management personnel.
• Successfully understand the fundamentals of current construction contract law and possess the ability to interpret construction contract drawings and Specifications and FAR/GSAR clauses.
• Understanding construction management procedures, including the ability to understand different project scheduling software (e.g. Prolog Manager, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project).
• Successfully authoring and creating written reports and other documentation.
• The Construction Manager should have in depth working knowledge of construction project CPM schedules, and the related details of their use in managing and monitoring large building construction projects and possess working knowledge/capabilities of Kahua.
• Experience in conducting inspections to resolve problems on construction projects and briefing Government personnel.
• Knowledge of construction practices and techniques, including experience in proper installation methods of construction materials.
• Ability and experience in the actual inspection of construction materials, workmanship, and installation of systems.
• The knowledge of construction scheduling, budgeting, materials and methods, and industry design standards.
• The Project Manager should be responsive to all communication from the GSA project team.
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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture
• Minimum 5-10 years of construction management experience
• Experience managing projects consisting of major modernization or new construction of a LPOE, campus or facility area, including but not limited to canopies, administration buildings, holding cells, administration offices, visitor and employee parking areas, major utility relocations, and road and paving site work. Project must be greater than $50 million.
• Strong working knowledge of building systems/components and technology, contract management, project delivery methods, and team building required
• GSA experience is highly desirable
• US Citizenship required

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